Written by Kevin Slafkosky, VP of Delivery.
Contact him at 1.800.974.4828 ext 109, or kevin@carenational.com
Have you crafted the strongest possible resume? We work with professional Medical Management nurses (that is Case Management, Utilization Management, and Quality Management) on a daily basis and often candidates underestimate the critical importance of a well-constructed resume. In 2010 we published a paper entitled “How Your Resume Can Drive Success” that addresses the key components for drafting a powerful resume. In this document, we aim to shed some light on tips to improve your resume, secure an interview, and land your next great job. Below we expand on the next item addressed, “Know Your Audience.” Download the full white paper to read more about these 7 key steps to resume success.
Updating and adjusting your resume is one of the most crucial aspects of any job search. It is where the entire job search starts… and where it can end just as quickly. Most passive candidates, and even active job seekers, don’t always adjust their resume with the proper audience in mind, the person reviewing it: HR.
It’s commonly estimated that most resumes only receive 30 seconds of consideration before a Human Resources Representative or a 3rd party recruiter will decide if your resume looks worth an exploratory call. At CareNational, we consider the resume to be the “Golden Ticket” through the door for an interview, and professional Medical Management candidates should treat their resume the same.
Below are three easy steps to turning your resume into your Golden Ticket:
1) Buzzwords
Use the buzzwords and keywords within your industry and listed on the job description. (We will be expanding on this topic at greater length in an upcoming blog in this series.)
Did you use InterQual or Milliman when you were a Utilization Management Nurse? Did you have Discharge Planning experience within your Case Manager role? Have you worked on a recent HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) abstraction project?
2) Clarity
Clearly state your title and time within the role or organization. Make it easy to glance through your work history and get the basic idea of your past 10 years of work.
Consider a standard title format such as: “June 2005 – May 2010: Supervisor of Prior Authorization: XYZ Health Plan: Los Angeles, CA”
3) KISS
Keep It Simple… Don’t clutter your resume up. Most will be read on a computer screen or printed out. How easy is it to find out your license info and education? How quickly can someone scan your resume and find YOUR buzzwords?
“Joan Smith, RN, BSN, CPHQ. Experienced Quality Management leader, that has spearheaded 4 NCQA and 2 URAC accreditations, and improved STARs and CHPS ratings by 70% for 2 separate Managed Care Organizations, seeks Director of Performance Improvement position.”
Remember that HR Reps don’t work in Case Management, and they don’t have a background in Utilization Review, or Discharge Planning, or Quality Improvement. They have experience in Human Resources and hiring top talent. Therefore Medical Management candidates need to be very careful to clearly state their job titles, experiences, and background so they can turn their resume into the Golden Ticket for finding their next great career opportunity.
As always, you can contact one of our representatives at 800-974-4828 to assist you in re-tooling your resume for that next great opportunity in Healthcare Services. CareNational provides superior career consulting support, and there is never a fee charged to candidates for any of our services.
For other great tips, visit a brief blog, also written by Kevin, for 5 Tips to improve your Medical Management Resume, or download the full whitepaper below.
Written by Kevin Slafkosky, an experienced Search Consultant in the Baltimore, MD office. For more great tips on resume writing and to discuss our current opportunities, reach out to one of CareNational’s best Medical Management Recruiters! Contact him at 1.800.974.4828 ext 109, or email him at kevin@carenational.com.
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